disservice

🇬🇧 UK/dis'sә:vis/🇺🇸 US
C2

Definitions

n.

An action that is harmful or unhelpful, often despite good intentions.

伤害,帮倒忙

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
disnot, apart, away
+
serviceother
=disservice

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Offering unsolicited advice often does a disservice to the person.

Browse all roots